Homeless encampments associated with Camp Nenookaasi are being evicted Thursday morning, according to camp organizers.
It’s the third time this year the city has evicted the south Minneapolis homeless encampment, which is largely occupied by Indigenous residents. The city evicted the encampment from vacant city lots twice in January, prompting residents to relocate each time to nearby locations.
Camp organizers said Thursday that camps at 2844 Bloomington Ave., 2839 14th Ave. S. and 2729 Cedar Avenue, are being evicted. Several police cars set up perimeters Thursday around at least the first two camps, which each house about 15 to 20 people.
The camp’s account on X, formerly Twitter, put out a call for help, asking volunteers to bring water, duct tape, carts and wagons, permanent markers, snacks, first aid, and Narcan. It also asked for bags such as thick trash bags, roller suitcases and backpacks so residents can move their belongings.
Camp Nenookaasi was founded by residents who were evicted by the city in August 2023 from the Wall of Forgotten Natives homeless encampment. Camp Nenookaasi has occupied seven different sites in south Minneapolis’ Phillips and East Phillips neighborhoods after being evicted by the city multiple times, and after a March 1 fire destroyed its fourth location.